Jean-Jacques Rousseau's The Social Contract, published in 1762, critiques societal constraints on individual freedom. His ...

America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, whose ideals resonated across the world, amid ...

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Anna Barker's latest column takes a look at the French Revolution.

Originally founded in 2008 by Amanda Oakleaf and since bought and run by Julie Lyon and Mike Wellen, the cafe’s original ...

Today’s quote of the day is by Voltaire, a famous French writer and philosopher, who says that it is better to be curious and use logical skills than to just learn facts. He encouraged people to ...

In Voltaire’s “Candide,” the main character Candide travels through the world in the pursuit of reuniting with his one true love, the beautiful Cunégonde. Throughout his journey, Candide visits Lisbon ...

A LEGENDARY voice actor known for his work on The Simpsons and Austin Powers has died at the age of 66. Benoit Rousseau was best known for dubbing various characters in the French Canadian version of ...

American Repertory Theater and Actors' Shakespeare Project founding members Thomas Derrah and John Kuntz are starring in “Voltaire and Frederick: A Life in Letters,” a new play commissioned by the ...

The creative proved a heavy lifter on “The Simpsons,” voicing Lenny, Mr. Burns, Duffman, and Abraham Simpson throughout its run. Breaking News Intern Benoit Rousseau, a prolific voice actor best known ...

Legendary voiceover actor Benoit Rousseau has died aged 66. He was best known for dubbing Lenny, Duffman, Grandpa Simpson and Mr Burns in the French Canadian version of beloved animated series, The ...